Attack on the uncastled king: king to f1 (e1·3)
c9-07905Puzzle rating: 780Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
11. Kxf1 Qf4+ 12. Ke1 hxg6 13. Bxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- king to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead hxg6, then Bxg6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #332.
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